How to get over your fear of flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it. Key Points
mintKnow the four Indian astronauts-select chosen for India's Gaganyaan mission
India News: Get to know the four Indian astronauts-select who have been chosen for India's Gaganyaan mission. Learn about their profiles, achievements, and training for the mission. Stay updated with the latest space news. Key Points
Times Of IndiaHaryana, meet the Jetsons — Chennai start-up with flying car prototype wants to manufacture in state
Vinata Aeromobility, which showcased a prototype in 2021, wants to set up a 2nd manufacturing unit in Haryana. State home minister Vij offers to help facilitate one in Ambala. Key Points
ThePrintFlaws in military’s Dhruv helicopters identified — 'mix of metallurgical, design issues'
Three of these indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters have crashed since March, forcing military to ground fleet twice. Choppers flying again but parts being changed, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintNearly month after two successive crashes of coast guard, Advanced Light Helicopters back in flight mode
The fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) has started flying operations again, nearly a month after two successive crashes of coast guard and naval variants of the aircraft. Extensive checks on the entire fleet of helicopters, also in service with the Army and Air Force, were undertaken and no signs of any deep-rooted issue with the aircraft were found. Key Points
Economic Times
Air India reaches out to unhappy pilots, staff over salary revision
Last week, the Tata Group-owned airline announced a new salary structure for pilots and cabin crew but the staff was disappointed with the revisions. Their main grouse was about promoting captains with more than four years of experience in management. Key Points
Economic TimesWho are the four Gaganyaan astronauts? All you need to know about the IAF test pilots
India News: Get to know the names and backgrounds of the four Indian Air Force officers who have been selected as astronauts for India's first human space flight mission, Gaganyaan. Learn about their training and flying experience. Key Points
Times Of IndiaAkasa will fly its first international flight before year-end, says CEO Vinay Dube
We will have our first international flight before end of the year. We are not building a hub. That's not the bread and butter even of today's airlines in India. So while we will over time build connections, we are not looking at a hub concept. You could have international flying from many non-metros as well, says Dube. Key Points
Economic TimesWait, what? You can now actually fly a bike. Watch viral clip
Japanese start-up AERWINS hit the headlines for creating a flying bike called XTURISMO. Now a video of this bike has taken over social media by storm. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesMeet Group Captain Shaliza Dhami, first woman to command combat unit in IAF
Group Captain Dhami was commissioned in the year 2003 as a Helicopter pilot and has over 2800 hours of flying experience. A Qualified flying Instructor, she has served as Flight Commander of a Helicopter Unit in the Western sector. | Latest News India Key Points
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Here’s the Proof There’s No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the “discovery” of alien life on Earth—and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world—and still fascinating. Key Points
WIREDFermi’s Paradox Proves There’s No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the “discovery” of alien life on Earth—and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world—and still fascinating. Key Points
WIRED'Why would Rahul Gandhi give flying kiss to 50-year-old?' Congress MLA sparks row
Congress MLA from Bihar, Neetu Singh, has sparked a fresh row after she defended Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' act and said Rahul Gandhi "has no dearth of young girls". Singh's remarks have drawn the BJP's ire, with party leaders terming the statement 'shameful'. Key Points
India TodayWill flying ever be sustainable? - BBC Ideas
Watch the "Will flying ever be sustainable?" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our curated "Made in partnership with the Royal Society" playlist. Key Points
BBCMysuru, Bengaluru tech firms join hands with flying taxi start-up ePlane
ePlane specialises in building compact flying electric taxis and drone systems. Mysuru-based Vinyas will be manufacturing various kinds of drones and UAVs as well as collaborating on marketing and servicing the same. Bengaluru-based Printalytix will be providing mechanical design and manufacturing support for the production of UAVs and electric flying taxis. Key Points
The Hindu
IAF's Rafale fighter jets hunt for ‘unidentified flying object’ sighted at Imphal airport
The sighting of the UFO over the Imphal airport happened around 2:30 pm after which a few commercial flights were affected yesterday. 'The UFO was visible with bare eyes moving westwards of the airfield till 4 pm,' said an official of the Air Traffic Control. Key Points
Firstpost'Indecent': BJP MPs file complaint against Rahul Gandhi over flying kiss in Parliament
A complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "inappropriate" behaviour towards Union Minister Smriti Irani was filed by the women BJP MPs. Party leader and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje submitted the letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker demanding stringent action against Rahul Gandhi. Key Points
India TodayElectric flying car ‘Alef Model A’: Here’s all you may want to know
Alef Aeronautics, a US-based automotive and aviation company, has come up with a flying car. The vehicle, which is called Alef Model A, has got a Special Airworthiness Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Key Points
Economic TimesAkasa Air has enough pilots; will ensure there are no cancellations: CEO
Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube allays concerns of pilot shortage, ensuring no flight cancellations. The company plans growth with over 200 aircraft on order, expanding to both domestic and international routes. Key Points
Economic TimesHarshit Rana's in-your-face flying kiss to Mayank Agarwal leaves Gavaskar fuming in KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 match
Harshit Rana sent a flying kiss to Mayank Agarwal after removing the SRH opener. But his celebration wasn't well received by India legend Sunil Gavaskar. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan Times
Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again for the first time Friday
Alaska Airlines has resumed flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after a panel blew out of one of its planes. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the inspection and maintenance process to return the planes to flying. Technicians at Alaska began inspections that night and expect to complete them by the end of next week. Key Points
Economic TimesFreeze on flying rights divides aviation industry
Global airline CEOs say the policy stifles capacity expansion and hurt consumers. Home grown. Tata-owned Air India, on the other hand, is said to be in favour of the freeze as it plans to increase direct connectivity through long haul flights. Key Points
Economic TimesDRDO carries out successful flight trial of lethal UAV
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight trial of its Autonomous flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, a high-speed indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at Karnataka's Aeronautical Test Range. This achievement places India among the select nations mastering controls for the flying Wing configuration. Key Points
Economic TimesAir India makes voluntary retirement offer to staff a second time
There has been a request from employees for extending the additional benefit of voluntary retirement to other permanent employees as well. In response to this, Air India is announcing the second phase of the voluntary retirement offer, the airline's Chief Human Resources Suresh Dutt Tripathi said in the communication sent out to the staff on Friday. Key Points
Economic TimesPilot Project: Indian aviation faces twin troubles
The Indian aviation sector is facing a shortage of trained and experienced pilots even though there are long roster of licensed but inadequately skilled pilots. Lower number of quality trained instructors and the shrinkage of the number of flying clubs are adding to the problem. Key Points
Economic Times
No-frills flying emerges as air travel’s painful, greener future
With global air travel almost completely recovered from the pandemic, cutting emissions is once again the industrys No. 1 challenge. Key Points
Economic TimesKaley Cuoco opens up on her unpleasant flying experience with a fellow passenger
The Big Bang Theory actress was flying with her 9-month-old daughters when she had an exasperating experience with a fellow passenger. Details inside... | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia closer to new drone power as indigenous solar-powered pseudo-satellite flies for over 21 hrs
Start-up announced that its prototype had completed flight during Winter Solstice trial. Big fillip to India’s plan of having long-endurance drone capable of flying in stratosphere. Key Points
ThePrintWoman details her 10-hour flight with 3 cats. Watch
‘You won’t believe what happens in this place. flying 10 hours with three kittens,” wrote ian.and.ana as she shared the video. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesPara-gliders, hot air balloons, drones prohibited in Delhi until Aug 16
Delhi Police has banned the flying of various aerial platforms, including para-gliders and UAVs, in the city from July 22 to August 16 due to security concerns ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Violators will face punishment under Section 188 of the IPC. Key Points
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Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace row
The disagreements put a spotlight on the strategic and geographic importance of Russia in the global aviation world as it offers the most direct flying path between the West and the East - an important factor for carriers to keep costs down. An influential trade body with roots in the development of civil aviation after World War Two, IATA has been at the forefront of efforts to create a seamless global architecture for civil aviation. Key Points
Economic TimesSpiceJet raises pilots' salary to Rs 7.5 lakh per month for 75 hours of flying
Making the announcement on the occasion of its 18th anniversary, the Gurgaon-based carrier said that the hike will be applicable from May 16, 2023.Earlier in the day, chairman Ajay Singh informed employees of that the Budget carrier has also initiated the process of reviving its grounded planes with the USD 50 million funds received from the ECLGS scheme and from its internal cash accruals. Key Points
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